Loris Capirossi and Chris Vermeulen are staying with Suzuki

Suzuki Motor Corporation are pleased to announce that Loris Capirossi and Chris Vermeulen have both agreed to terms to continue riding for the Japanese company’s MotoGP squad for a further season.
Loris Capirossi has shown throughout the 2008 season his energy and motivation to race at the highest level of motor-racing.

His knowledge and experience are very important in developing the Suzuki 800cc prototype.
His team mate Chris Vermeulen made his racing debut in Jerez in 2006.
After his fir pole-position he created history for Suzuki by becoming the first winner for Suzuki in MotoGP.
Loris Capirossi on re-signing with Suzuki said: “I am delighted to be staying with Suzuki for another season.
I have really enjoyed my short time here and know we are making progress and can be on top again.
The management has shown faith in me -even though I have not been at my best due to my injuries- and now I must start to re-pay them for their belief in me and to committing to me for a further season.
Chris Vermeulen said: “I had offers from other teams, but I always felt that I wanted to stay with Suzuki if we could get the terms agreed so that everyone was happy.

Luckily we were able to do that, so now I can get on with trying to win more races and help Suzuki get to a World Championship challenging level.

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